Take your time when you hire but be certain to fire fast.  It seems like Moses brought this message down from the mountain.  People have been repeating it for so long that it has taken on an aura of correctness.  Too bad it is wrong.  Let me show you what I mean.

I had a discussion with an executive coach recently who was telling me how he was counseling his clients to take their time in hiring.  I asked him why he was counseling this.  His answer was that it only makes sense to take your time hiring so you don’t make a mistake and have plenty of time to compare candidates.  Seems to make sense.  But, not so fast my friends.  This is a lousy piece of advice.  Hiring must be done a fast as possible.  Let me explain.

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